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"We are just going to see how it goes and try and bring some smiles to some faces."

The show was left in the balance after last week’s episode, when saying farewell at the end saying “We will hopefully be back here next Saturday night at 7pm. Have a great week - stay safe, everybody."

And while the show definitely will be back, it was confirmed earlier in the week it will be without the live studio audience - usually a big element of the show’s relaxed, irreverent style.

A statement from ITV read: “Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway will go ahead this weekend without a studio audience.

“Our priority is safeguarding the well-being of everyone involved. The show will be made with a reduced production crew and in accordance with the latest guidance from Public Health England.

“The team are looking forward to bringing our viewers a brilliant show on Saturday evening.”

In response, the pair used their joint Twitter account to ask fans to get involved from home.